THOUVENEL, Pierre. Lot n° 8

A physical and medicinal memoir, showing obvious connections between the phenomena of the divining rod, magnetism and electricity. With clarifications on other objects not less important which are related to it. London and found in Paris at Didot le jeune, 1781. FIRST EDITION. One volume in-8 full contemporary basane, spine ribbed, decorated with fleurons, red morocco title-piece. Rubbing without gravity on corners and edges and light spotting on boards. Splendid interior with large margins, paper cracking. RARE WORK on the discoveries of Mesmer.